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12/26/2002
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A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Manager to Sign
An Application for an Institute of Museum and Library Services
2003 Learning Opportunities Grant
WHEREAS, the Learning Opportunities Grant is a federal -financed program
operated by the Institute of Museum and Library Services; and
WHEREAS, a Learning Opportunities Grant can be requested for the expansion
of ongoing museum activities; improvement of infrastructure; planning activities;
purchase of equipment or services; or other activities which further the institution's
commitment to one or more of the following strategic goals: building public access,
• expanding educational services, reaching families and children, and using technology to
support any of these goals; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Museum Capital Grant operates on a
reimbursement basis providing 50% assistance for approved project costs for a public
museum with a maximum award of $150,000; and
WHEREAS, an applicant, as part of its proposal, must submit a signed
application by January 15, 2003, certifying that the information presented in the grant
application is true and correct; and
WHEREAS, the City's Parks/Forestry & Recreation Department is preparing a
grant proposal for a master plan for the Ladd Arboretum for FY 2003-04; and
• WHEREAS, the City Council has determined it is in the best interest of the City to
apply for said Grant,
1-R-03
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY •
OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign the application
to apply for a Learning Opportunities Grant for a grant to conduct a master plan for the
Ladd Arboretum.
SECTION 2: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to
negotiate any additional conditions of the Application as may be determined to be in the
best interests of the City.
SECTION 3: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Lorraine H. Morton, Mayor •
ATTEST:
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Adopted: t vuka, 1-� , 2003
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